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Minneapolis, MN Employment Preemption: Paid Leave Preemption (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Authority
Title 8 Chapter 39
State law
Minn. Stat. 181.9445
State effective date
January 1, 2024
Accrual rate
1 hour per 30 worked
Annual cap
At least 48 hours

Summary

Minneapolis enacted a Sick and Safe Time ordinance in 2017 requiring employers to provide paid leave. Minnesota's statewide Earned Sick and Safe Time law (Minn. Stat. 181.9445) took effect in 2024, layering on top.

"Earned sick and safe time" means leave, including paid time off and other paid leave systems, that is paid at the same base rate as an employee earns from employment that may be used for the same purposes and under the same conditions as provided under section 181.

Source: Minneapolis Labor Standards EnforcementView official code

Full Breakdown

Title 8, Chapter 39 of the Minneapolis Code requires employers to provide one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours per year. Leave can be used for the worker's illness, family member care, domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking situations, or weather-related closures. Minnesota's statewide Earned Sick and Safe Time law (Minn. Stat. 181.9445 et seq.), effective January 1, 2024, applies similar protections to all Minnesota workers. Where the city ordinance and state statute differ, the more protective rule generally controls. Enforcement is shared between Minneapolis Labor Standards Enforcement and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Violations & Fines

Failing to accrue, allow use, or document sick and safe time can result in administrative penalties, restitution, and civil damages. Retaliation for using leave is independently actionable under both city and state law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do part-time workers earn sick time?
Yes. Both the Minneapolis ordinance and the Minnesota statute cover part-time and seasonal workers based on hours worked, with no minimum hours threshold to begin accrual under the 2024 statewide ESST law.
Can employers require a doctor's note?
Only after a worker uses more than three consecutive days of sick and safe time, and only if the request is reasonable. Notes cannot be required for shorter absences under either Minneapolis or Minnesota rules.

Sources & Official References

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